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HD05 LBX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,499 mi
Last recorded92,499 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 LBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 92,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 90,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill section rusted

Offside sill section weaken

Pass 5 May 2022 85,193 miles

3rd/high level brake light not working

Front Coil spring corroded both sides and both rear leaf springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 85,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected covered in fluid (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3rd/high level brake light not working

Front Coil spring corroded both sides and both rear leaf springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 80,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill rusted

Offside sill rusted

Pass 5 May 2020 78,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside sill section rusting

Offside sill section rusting

Pass 7 May 2019 76,859 miles

Coolant leak ()

EML light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,904 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,940 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 68,472 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,355 miles

centre silencer rusted

Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,369 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,660 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 59,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,306 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,862 miles

O/S REAR TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NOT TO CORDS

Fail 19 Mar 2010 48,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,520 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,383 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,716 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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HD05 LBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD05 LBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HD05 LBX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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